Eagles RB Howard ruled out vs. Dolphins

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard has been ruled out for Sunday's road game against the Miami Dolphins, the team announced. Howard has been nursing a shoulder injury since rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown against his former team in the Eagles' 22-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Nov. 3.

The 25-year-old leads the team in carries (119), rushing yards (525) and rushing touchdowns (six). Rookie Miles Sanders has shouldered the load in the two-game absence of Howard, totaling 23 carries for 101 yards.

Also on Saturday, the Eagles (5-6) promoted Josh Perkins from the practice squad with fellow tight end Zach Ertz nursing a hamstring injury. Ertz, who was limited in practice on Friday, is listed as questionable to face the Dolphins (2-9). Philadelphia also activated cornerback Cre' Von LeBlanc from injured reserve and waived defensive tackle, Albert Huggins.

LeBlanc sustained a foot injury on the first day of training camp in July. --Field Level Media